[SOLVED] Asus ROG GL552VW and new Samsung 256 GB m2 SSD issue

[sgtechwork]

Experts,

I recently purchased a Samsung M2 SSD (256 GB) to replace the current Samsung M2 SSD (128 GB). Due to some reason, the BIOS is not detecting the new SDD. I've initialized and installed windows on the new SSD via both UEFI & Legacy but still ASUS ROG does not recognize it. Though, the same SSD is immediately recognized and booted with other laptops (I've tried HP and Dell with no issues).

Today, I realized that the current (SSD which came with the laptop) takes 0.8A power and the new SSD requires 2.91A power. Could this be a reason that the new SSD is not detected since it cannot load without enough power?

[EDIT] Does BIOS control power for SSD's?

NEW SSD

OLD SSD

Any idea if its the power issue or something else is wrong?

Thanks and regards,

SG

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

The specs for that laptop model says that the M.2 slot has a SATA interface, not PCIe (see link below).
So NVMe SSD is not compatible, you need a M.2 SATA SSD same as the old one (I've checked model number of the old one, it's definitely SATA).

See "Storage" specs for your laptop Here

 

[sgtechwork]

I will check this and revert back Philip!!! Hopefully by tomorrow morning!

Thanks for the quick revert...

Best regards,

SG

 

[sgtechwork]

Philip,

I did buy a SATA SSD which is 1.7amp. It does work now so thanks a lot for your answer!

Best regards,

SG

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

You're welcome!